Two years after Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965, the monetary union between Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei broke down. Singapore issued its first independent coins and notes in 1967. Interchangeability with the Brunei dollar is still maintained.

The krona has been the currency of Sweden since 1873. The plural form is kronor and the currency is sometimes informally referred to as the "Swedish crown" in English. The Swedish krona also circulates in Aland alongside the official currency, the Euro.